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Ken Takakura
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Ken Takakura | |
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高倉 健 | |
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| Born | Goichi Oda February 16, 1931 Nakama, Fukuoka, Japan |
| Died | November 10, 2014 (aged 83) Tokyo, Japan |
| Alma mater | Meiji University |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1956–2014 |
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) |
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Ken Takakura (Japanese: 高倉 健, Hepburn: Takakura Ken), born Goichi Oda (小田 剛一, Oda Gōichi, February 16, 1931 – November 10, 2014), was a Japanese actor and singer who appeared in over 200 films. Affectionately referred to as "Ken-san" by audiences, he was best known for his brooding style and the stoic presence he brought to his roles.[1] He won the Japan Academy Prize for Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role four times, tied with Koji Yakusho for the most ever.[2] Takakura additionally received the Japanese Medal of Honor with purple ribbon in 1998, the Person of Cultural Merit award in 2006, and the Order of Culture in 2013.
- ^ Thomas, Kevin (13 October 1989). "Takakura: 'Black Rain' Star Finds His Place in the Sun : Movies: The veteran of nearly 200 Japanese films is likely to gain greater international fame from this one, atypical performance". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 19 November 2014.
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